adjective
absolved
adjective
1
Formally cleared of blame, guilt, or a wrongdoing.
"After the inquiry, the officer was absolved of any wrongdoing."
"She felt absolved once she finally admitted what had happened."
How to Use Absolved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially let off the hook — declared not guilty or freed from a duty or blame.
Common mistake
Absolved takes "of" or "from" a charge or duty, not "for" — you are absolved of blame, not absolved for blame.
Common pairings
absolved of guilt
absolved of responsibility
absolved from blame
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After the inquiry, the officer was _____ of any wrongdoing.